Sherlock x OC - The Black Masquerade Mask (Book 1)

Sprained

Circus

"Actually I have four in that name" The guy behind the counter said as Mr.Holmes walked in dramatically. He made me wait till John and his date were checking in so he can walk in at the right moment. Such a drama queen, I know. I was dressed in my hoodie but this time it wasn't covering my face, I figured he didn't recognize who I was anyway so no need for it. I also wore blue jeans and black converse which made me look different. For once I wasn't in an all black outfit. Tonight I decided to get a 9mm Russian gun which was small, and a small pocket knife. I've stuffed them in my backpack, my "school" backpack. Not the usual disguise one.

I walked behind Mr.Holmes, this felt a bit awkward to be honest. I mean I know he didn't say it was a date, but ever since we left home Mr.Holmes has been a bit more talkative than I expected him to be.

Flashback to earlier that night

I heard the front door unlock and Mrs.Hudson was sleeping so I assumed it was Mr.Holmes. I quickly got out of my bedroom, walking on one foot while I tried tying my shoe while walking up to him. The last thing I needed is for him to be in my bedroom deducing that I'm the girl with the black mask.

The minute I was in his sight he gave me a weird look, "You can sit down and tie your shoes you know" Mr.Holmes said raising an eyebrow. "I know I didn't want to be late that's all" I said sitting down and actually tying my shoes. "Well you are 2 minutes late but I'll forgive you this time" Mr.Holmes said. "See, I didn't want to get lectured by you. Even though I think I've gotten used to your attitu- wait what do you mean this time Mr.Holmes?" I asked standing up, very confused. He fake smiled at me and said "That's nothing you need to worry about for the time being miss Elizabeth"

Miss? Okay, this kind of scared me. It can have double meaning in a way, maybe he found out about me. Maybe he checked my phone when I was asleep oh my god if he did that...no wait my phone was stuffed in my bra. I would've felt that. But what if he had a super sneaky touch that I didn't feel it?! No he wouldn't, plus I bet he didn't know what a bra is. The guy is a virgin. Yup, no need to worry. "Are you done spacing out Elizabeth? We have a schedule to keep" Mr.Holmes said fixing his scarf in the mirror. "Would you calm down about time? We're not even late!" I said slightly irritated by him rushing me. "Does it irritate you that I'm rushing you?" Mr.Holmes asked. "Yes, as a matter of fact it does" I said fake smiling at him and walking past him to open the door. I saw him grinning as he walked out after me. What a weirdo, what the hell is he grinning about!

We got in a cab and I sat down facing him, one leg crossed over the other. I accidentally touched his leg with mine when crossing it. "Sit properly, we're in a cab not a palace Elizabeth" Mr.Holmes said annoyed that his pants got a bit dirty. it's not like I stepped on him jeez. "Ugh fine I'll switch" And just as I got up to switch the cabbie decided to take a wild turn making me fall over Mr.Holmes.

My hands were on his face and my body was trapped between his legs. This was awkward. "Do you mind? This is sort of awkward." Mr.Holmes said in a very serious tone, pursuing his lips in a line. I got off of him pressing my hand to his face harder just to piss him off. His cheek was all fluffed up to his eye and he looked funny. I couldn't help but laugh. I sat down next to him and I felt my hand still tingled a bit, his cheekbones looked hard enough but they were actually soft, just like a child's.

"I know it's awkward, you didn't need to point it out it's not like I did it on purpose" I said after a few seconds. I should've dropped the topic but he's such a weirdo why did he have to point that out. It's not like I didn't notice. "Did it on purpose?...Hmm" Mr.Holmes said catching just the last part of what I said. I felt my anger rising, is he an idiot? "Mr.Holmes, I think you should get YOUR ears checked. I just said, its NOT like I did it on purpose" i said emphasizing on the not. "I know, I heard, no need to get so angry" Mr.Holmes said fake smiling at me. "Ugh! Why the hell did I agree to come to this thing again??" I asked frustrated at myself more than him. "Oh you would've came anyway" Mr.Holmes said in a calm tone. My eyes widened, oh my god he knows. "Um what"? Why would you say that? Ha ha" I said trying to sound normal, even laughing a bit at the end but it came out wrong and made me sound nervous.